Vaccinations

Backed By Governor, Raleigh County Mom Sues For Religious Vaccine Exemption

Gov. Patrick Morrisey hosted a press conference in Beckley on Tuesday to express support for a Raleigh County mother suing the state's board of education over school vaccine policies.

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Governor Keeps Sights On Religious Vaccine Exemptions, Certificate Of Need Repeal

Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed two legislative priorities at a press briefing Friday. He said he maintains hope that both goals will come to fruition this year.

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Lawmakers Hear From All Sides Of Vaccine Debate

On Monday night, lawmakers held a hearing on controversial legislation that would change West Virginia’s school-entry vaccination requirements to allow for religious and philosophical exemptions.

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Us & Them: Childhood Vaccines — Parental Rights vs. Public Health in West Virginia

A recent effort to loosen West Virginia’s 'gold standard' vaccination requirements for school children by exempting homeschoolers and private schools passed the legislature, but was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice. In this episode, Trey Kay delves into this latest chapter of West Virginia's vaccine history.

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